Category Archives: Holidays

It’s Bastille Day …

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Stella

The other major revolution of the 18th century occurred in France. Ours ended in a representative republic. Theirs resulted in blood and chaos. The French used to be a lot more militant than they are now. I learned the words … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Day

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Stella

This is a repeat, but a good one, as I remember and honor my dad. I feel grateful that he was the man who raised me and helped to make me the person I am today. Here’s a little bit … Continue reading →

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It’s Flag Day!

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Stella
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2026 National Memorial Day Parade

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Stella
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LIVE: Trump speaks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Stella
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Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Stella

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day after the Civil War, established as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and flags.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Stella

To all our mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers too – I hope you have a happy and relaxing day!   King James Version (KJV) Ps-16-6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. … Continue reading →

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History of May Day – pagan Spring rituals and Communist Workers Unite!

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Stella

May 1 is a very popular day! When I hear the words “May Day”, I think of May poles, flowers and little girls in white dresses with crowns of flowers on their heads. Someone else I know says it reminds … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday dinner

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Stella

When I was a kid, the traditional dinner was baked ham with scalloped potatoes, and a green vegetable; let’s not forget the deviled eggs! Mom would probably bake a cake, even though we had lots of candy to eat. Things … Continue reading →

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What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Stella

This ^^^ is what I usually eat on St. Patrick’s Day! The traditional favorite is accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. My mother called that a “boiled dinner”, and she also made it with ham, as well as corned beef. … Continue reading →

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